What am I feeling right now?
Right now, I’m feeling tired. I have a migraine, but there are still things I want to accomplish today.
Today was my aunt’s celebration of life. It was difficult. There’s something heartbreaking about seeing someone you love lying in a casket.
At the same time, there’s peace in knowing she is finally at rest. My aunt was a fighter who endured a great deal throughout her life. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, and I’m grateful she no longer has to suffer.
How do I want to show up today?
Today, I wanted to show up for my family.
That meant supporting my mom, my sisters, and everyone else through my presence, a hug, or simply being there. I knew I wanted to attend the viewing, but I wasn’t know if I would stay for the repast.
Looking back, I’m glad I did. It was important for me to be there.
What is one thing I can complete today?
One thing I wanted to accomplish today was simply being present.
And I was.
I had the opportunity to see so much of my family at the repast, and it meant a lot to watch everyone come together to celebrate my aunt’s life.
Today reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do is simply show up for the people you love.